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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

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